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CloudAhoy vs SkyDemon

CloudAhoy logo

CloudAhoy

Aviation

Flight tracking and analysis platform for general aviation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkyDemon logo

SkyDemon

Aviation

VFR flight planning for European pilots

From
£118/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CloudAhoy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CloudAhoy pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed; SkyDemon monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • They diverge on capability: CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, SkyDemon covers VFR planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CloudAhoy and SkyDemon actually diverge.

Attributes where CloudAhoy and SkyDemon differ
AttributeCloudAhoySkyDemon
Starting priceFree£118/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded20122009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CloudAhoy

  • Flight tracking
  • Flight replay
  • Performance analysis
  • Training reports
  • Data visualization
  • GPS devices
  • Aviation databases
  • Weather data

Only in SkyDemon

  • VFR planning
  • Airspace display
  • Weather overlay
  • Navigation
  • Flight logging
  • Traffic receivers
  • FLARM
  • ADS-B

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CloudAhoy

  • Post-flight debrief for flight students and instructorsnot SkyDemon
  • Reviewing stabilised approaches after the factnot SkyDemon
  • Checking IFR accuracy against the flown tracknot SkyDemon
  • Sharing a flight track with another pilotnot SkyDemon
  • Debriefing fixed-wing, rotorcraft and glider flightsnot SkyDemon

SkyDemon

  • Flight planningnot CloudAhoy
  • Aviation navigationnot CloudAhoy
  • Personal leisure flyingnot CloudAhoy
  • Commercial flight operationsnot CloudAhoy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CloudAhoy

  • Pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
  • Stability Score and Maneuver Score are Pro features
  • A post-flight debrief tool, so it analyses data recorded elsewhere rather than being an in-cockpit aid

SkyDemon

  • Monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • Business licensing pricing not listed; requires contact

Pricing, plan by plan

CloudAhoy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight tracking
    • Flight replay
    • Limited storage
  • Pro$5.99/month
    • Advanced analysis
    • Performance metrics
    • Unlimited storage

SkyDemon

£118/year
  • Personal Annual$118/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Annual Renewal$90/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Monthly$null/month
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Business Licensing$null/per device
    • Per-device pricing
    • Commercial use

Which should you pick?

Choose CloudAhoy if

  • You need flight tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want flight replay.
CloudAhoy review

Choose SkyDemon if

  • You need vfr planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want airspace display.
SkyDemon review

Questions people ask

Is CloudAhoy or SkyDemon better?
Neither clearly leads. CloudAhoy starts at Free and SkyDemon at £118/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CloudAhoy or SkyDemon?
CloudAhoy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CloudAhoy and £118/year for SkyDemon.
Does CloudAhoy or SkyDemon run on more platforms?
CloudAhoy runs on Web, Ios, Android. SkyDemon runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
Can I use CloudAhoy for free?
Yes. CloudAhoy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SkyDemon starts at £118/year.
What is CloudAhoy best used for?
CloudAhoy is most often used for post-flight debrief for flight students and instructors, reviewing stabilised approaches after the fact, checking ifr accuracy against the flown track, sharing a flight track with another pilot. Of those, post-flight debrief for flight students and instructors and reviewing stabilised approaches after the fact are not what SkyDemon is typically brought in for.
What can CloudAhoy do that SkyDemon cannot?
CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, Flight replay, Performance analysis, Training reports. SkyDemon covers VFR planning, Airspace display, Weather overlay, Navigation. Both handle Data encryption, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CloudAhoy: How much does CloudAhoy cost?

CloudAhoy does not publish pricing information on its website. Contact the company at [email protected] for pricing details and subscription options.

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SkyDemon: How much does SkyDemon cost?

SkyDemon's personal subscription costs GBP 118 per year for new subscribers, covering access to two PCs and two mobile devices for personal leisure use. Renewal for year two and beyond is GBP 90 per year. A monthly option is also available but specific pricing is not listed on the store page.

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CloudAhoy: What is CloudAhoy's pricing model?

The pricing model is not disclosed on the website. CloudAhoy directs all pricing inquiries to their support email address.

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SkyDemon: What is the difference between SkyDemon personal and business subscriptions?

Personal subscriptions are for leisure flying and cover two PCs and two mobile devices at GBP 118 annually (GBP 90 for renewals). Business licensing is available per device for commercial flying, but specific business pricing is not listed on the store page and requires contact for details.

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CloudAhoy: Is there a free tier or trial?

No information about free tiers or trials is provided on the CloudAhoy website.

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SkyDemon: Does SkyDemon include flightplan credits?

Yes, free flightplan credits are included with card purchases on personal subscriptions. Additional flightplan credits can be purchased separately, though specific pricing is not detailed on the store page.

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CloudAhoy: How do I contact CloudAhoy for pricing?

Email CloudAhoy at [email protected] to inquire about pricing, plans, and features.

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